Name: Black Bean Avocado Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 slices whole grain bread (½ inch thick); 2 large ripe avocados; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 lime, juiced and zested; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the black beans

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ¾ of the diced red onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add black beans and ¼ cup water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes. Mash slightly with a fork while keeping some texture.
Make the avocado spread

In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add half the lime juice, half the lime zest, remaining diced red onion, half the cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but still slightly chunky.
Toast the bread

Brush both sides of bread slices with remaining olive oil. Toast in a toaster, skillet, or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Assemble the toast

Spread a generous layer of avocado mixture on each toast slice. Top with the warm black bean mixture, dividing evenly among the four slices.
Add the finishing touches

Drizzle with a little olive oil and the remaining lime juice. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and lime zest. Add a crack of fresh black pepper if desired.

Black Bean Avocado Toast

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